Atty. William Lawrence Summers
William Lawrence Summers is a lawyer practicing criminal law, trial practice, civil practice and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Kent State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years.
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William Lawrence Summers is a criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1969), U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1970), U.S. Tax Court (1973), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1987). Educated at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1969) and Kent State University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Lawrence Summers is a lawyer practicing criminal law, trial practice, civil practice and 5 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Kent State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
- William practices in Cleveland, OH
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Lawrence Summers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Lawrence Summers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
William Lawrence Summers is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Ohio →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
William Lawrence Summers is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Ohio →
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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